All Obituaries

Kathy Ann Ridge, age 66 of Albany, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Medical Center at Albany. Kathy was born on August 12, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph Anderson and Helen Barrett Anderson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving stepmother Bernice Anderson, one daughter Patricia Ann Ridge, one grandson Joey Winchester, and two brothers Joseph Anderson and Keith Anderson. Kathy was a charter member of Great Hope Separate Baptist...

Gaye Renee Wagers age 70 passed away on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. She was born May 1, 1953 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Harrison Copas and Mary Brown Copas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her five siblings, Johnny Copas, Irene Copas, Pearlie Copas, Matrey Copas, and Clifton Copas. Survivors Include: Her Husband- Douglas R. Wagers of London, Kentucky  Three children, Mark Wagers and wife Laura, Travis Wagers and wife Kimberly, Rocky Wagers and wife...

Ronnie Joe “Archie” Riddle, 59, of Cheneyville, IL, passed away at 4:57 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born September 29, 1964, in Hoopeston, IL, the son of Dewey and Violet (Mason) Riddle. He married Kallie Tilley on June 13, 1992, at the Cheneyville Christian Church. Archie worked as a mechanic and later worked in parts at a local garage in Kentucky. After moving to Hoopeston, he worked on race car bodies for Jammie Wilson....

Tommy Thrasher, age 54 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Tommy was born on February 20, 1970 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Benton and Estelle Tweedy Thrasher. He was a former employee of Electricom. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Mark Thrasher and Michael Thrasher and two sisters Lisa Thrasher and Gail Watt. Survivors Include: One Daughter- Gabrielle Thrasher(Logan Stinson) of Burkesville, KY Mother of his daughter-...

Hazel Willis Smith, age 73 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at T J Health Columbia. Hazel was born on April 22, 1950 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Willie Odell Willis and Eara Mae Riddle Willis. She was a member of Burkesville Church of Christ, was a former employee of John Ed Smith Realty & Auction and was a longtime caregiver. She was the founder of "WE CARE"  and was actively involved in many organizations in Cumberland County...

Anita Jessup Vincent, age 70 of Greenville, Kentucky formerly of Burkesville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Anita was born on November 20, 1953 in Greenville, KY to the late James Norman Jessup and Alma Short Jessup. She was a longtime Lab Technician and was a member of Corley Chapel General Baptist Church in Graham where she was the pianist. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one grandchild Aurora Valdez. Survivors...

Tonya Pruitt York, age 61 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home. Tonya was born on December 01, 1962 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY to the late Thomas Lee Pruitt and Virginia Ruth Guinn Pruitt. She was a Registered Nurse and had worked for many years in Home Health and at Sky Rehab. Survivors Include: One Daughter- Bethany Kinney and husband Eric of Bowling Green, KY One Son- Colby York and wife Hailey of Bowling Green, KY One Brother- Greg Pruitt...

Melissa Ann Anderson, age 61 of Dubre, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Cumberland County Hospital. Melissa was born on  March 28, 1962 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Ernest and Donna Kay Collinsworth Watson. She was the owner of Silver Crest Creations. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son Adam Anderson. Survivors Include: Her Husband- Larry E. Anderson of Dubre, KY One Daughter- Tonya Scott of Marrowbone, KY One Son- Donald Anderson of...

John Claywell, age 79 of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cumberland County Hospital. John was born on November 10, 1944 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Gloud and Mary Anderson Claywell. He was a former employee of McCoy Chevrolet and Long's Auto Sales. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Kenneth Claywell, Roy Claywell, Leland Claywell, Terry Claywell and two sisters Magdelene Richards and Nelda Shirley Survivors...

Wayne Melton, age 84 of  Burkesville, KY passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Cumberland County Hospital. Wayne was born on August 1, 1939 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Ovie Riddle Williams. Wayne married the former Hazel Severe on July 02, 1960 in Livingston, TN. Wayne was a former Cutting Room Foreman at Sutton Shirt Corporation and later retired as Deputy Circuit Court Clerk after 26 years and was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ. In addition to his mother...